The purpose of this page is to write a brief story about how your family commemorates ANZAC day and why ANZAC day is significant to you.
Instructions:
1. Rename the page and save it as My ANZAC Story - your name.
2. Think about how your family has commemorated ANZAC day and your families ANZAC History. Did any of your relative serve in the previous conflicts or wars? Plan out your ANZAC Story. Consider the 6 core questions - What, When, Who, Where, Why and How as starting points for your story.
What do you do to commemorate ANZAC day?
Who of your relatives were involved, where and when?
Why is it important to you and your family?
3. Please add images if you would like to, but check with your parents and teachers first.
My family do not usually commemorate Anzac Day as we do not have any relatives that has fought in those wars. However, we do respect Anzac day as it is immensely important for many other people as well as being thankful for their bravery and courage.
My ANZAC Story
Rachel Pratt
Rachel Pratt
Gender: Female Branch of Armed Forces of Services: Army/Flying Corps Unit: Australian Army Nursing Service Age at enlistment in World War 1: 41 years old Service occupation: Nurse Civil occupation: Nurse Medals, Honours, Awards: 1914-1915 Star, Military Medal (MM), British War Medal, Victory Medal
Enlistment Document of Rachel Pratt
Sister Rachel Pratt
Rachel Pratt was born on July 18 1874 at Mumbannar, Victoria which is near Heywood. She was the ninth child of William Pratt, a farmer, and Phoebe who were both from Leicestershire, England. Rachel Pratt attended Mumbannar State School and after the death of both parents, she stayed with one of her brothers, living with him for many years. On January 18 1909, she began nursing training at Ballarat Hospital. She stated her age to be 31, but was in fact actually 35 years old. Rachel Pratt received the certificate of competency in August 1912 and was employed two months later at the Royal Women’s Hospital in Melbourne. She enlisted in the Australian Army Nursing Service in May 1915, aged 41, though stating her age to be 37 and was posted to the 3rd Australian General Hospital. In August 1915, Rachel Pratt helped to nurse the wounded soldiers from the Gallipoli campaign on the Greek Island of Lemnos. Dysentery, gangrene and frostbite were common sicknesses. In one of her early experiences, she was forced to dress the wounds of four Turkish prisoners while under armed guard. Afterwards, Rachel Pratt worked for a short time in Egypt until posted to the ailments 1st Australian Casualty Clearing Station in France. In the early hours of July 4 1917, there was an attack from air. A bomb burst through the tent where Rachel Pratt was busy nursing a patient. She was struck by shrapnel in her chest, puncturing her lung while tearing trough her back and shoulder. However, despite her casualties, she remains calm until the attack ended and resumed in treating her patients. Due to the pain and loss of blood, she collapsed and was evacuated to Britain where Rachel Pratt underwent surgery and convalescence. This event appeared in a number of Australian newspapers, including The West Australia. For her courage and bravery, she was promoted to rank of sister and awarded the Military Medal, being one of seven Australian nurses to receive this medal for bravery under fire. Eventually, Rachel Pratt returned to her duty and nursed patients until the end of the war and in October 1918, she returned to Melbourne. Consequently, she was marred by chronic bronchitis as the shrapnel was still trapped in her lung. In 1927, Rachel Pratt established a rest home as she became troubled by her poor health and loneliness. The home was sold in the mid-1930s and she later travelled to England for holiday in 1937. Rachel Pratt was declared totally and permanently incapacitated (TPI) in 1947 and received full pension for this. Unfortunately, she died from Cerebral Thrombosis, Hypertensive Heart Disease and Chronic Bronchitis at 4:30am March 23 1954, aged 79 at the Repatriation General Hospital, Heidelberg, never being married. Her medals are now currently in the Hall of Valour at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra.
What have I learned by being involved in this project?Has being involved in this project changed how I think about ANZAC Day? How? Why?
I have learned many things throughout this project. I have learned a bit about the background of an army nurse, as they are not mentioned as frequently as soldiers are. It made me realise the sacrifices and hardships suffered by those who were involved in the war. It was fascinating to know other events that happened during the war apart from the fighting. Furthermore, I learned about the stories of many other ANZACs who are related to me peers which I found extremely intriguing and remarkable. I also discovered how my classmates spent ANZAC Day to get an idea of how ANZAC Day is commemorated in our community. When we had the class discussion on the ways our community celebrated ANZAC Day, I learned even more on what happens around Adelaide and the different events and traditions. Additionally, I was challenged to think about how ANZAC Day is significant 100 years on. I never thought about this question, as my family does not really celebrate this day, meaning I was oblivious to what was happening amongst our communities. When we discussed this topic in class, it gave me new and different perspectives to what people around Australia believe is happening to ANZAC Day. This project has definitely altered my viewpoint on ANZAC Day as the class discussion about how ANZAC Day is significant 100 years on. It made me realise how their are debates regarding ANZAC Day and how it is becoming increasingly commercialised. However, it has not changed my perspective on respecting those who were part of the war as to me, we should all be grateful to them.
My ANZAC Story - ChristineX
Purpose:
The purpose of this page is to write a brief story about how your family commemorates ANZAC day and why ANZAC day is significant to you.Instructions:
1. Rename the page and save it as My ANZAC Story - your name.2. Think about how your family has commemorated ANZAC day and your families ANZAC History. Did any of your relative serve in the previous conflicts or wars? Plan out your ANZAC Story. Consider the 6 core questions - What, When, Who, Where, Why and How as starting points for your story.
- What do you do to commemorate ANZAC day?
- Who of your relatives were involved, where and when?
- Why is it important to you and your family?
3. Please add images if you would like to, but check with your parents and teachers first.My family do not usually commemorate Anzac Day as we do not have any relatives that has fought in those wars. However, we do respect Anzac day as it is immensely important for many other people as well as being thankful for their bravery and courage.
My ANZAC Story
Rachel Pratt
Gender: Female
Branch of Armed Forces of Services: Army/Flying Corps
Unit: Australian Army Nursing Service
Age at enlistment in World War 1: 41 years old
Service occupation: Nurse
Civil occupation: Nurse
Medals, Honours, Awards: 1914-1915 Star, Military Medal (MM), British War Medal, Victory Medal
Rachel Pratt was born on July 18 1874 at Mumbannar, Victoria which is near Heywood. She was the ninth child of William Pratt, a farmer, and Phoebe who were both from Leicestershire, England. Rachel Pratt attended Mumbannar State School and after the death of both parents, she stayed with one of her brothers, living with him for many years.
On January 18 1909, she began nursing training at Ballarat Hospital. She stated her age to be 31, but was in fact actually 35 years old. Rachel Pratt received the certificate of competency in August 1912 and was employed two months later at the Royal Women’s Hospital in Melbourne. She enlisted in the Australian Army Nursing Service in May 1915, aged 41, though stating her age to be 37 and was posted to the 3rd Australian General Hospital. In August 1915, Rachel Pratt helped to nurse the wounded soldiers from the Gallipoli campaign on the Greek Island of Lemnos. Dysentery, gangrene and frostbite were common sicknesses. In one of her early experiences, she was forced to dress the wounds of four Turkish prisoners while under armed guard.
Afterwards, Rachel Pratt worked for a short time in Egypt until posted to the ailments 1st Australian Casualty Clearing Station in France. In the early hours of July 4 1917, there was an attack from air. A bomb burst through the tent where Rachel Pratt was busy nursing a patient. She was struck by shrapnel in her chest, puncturing her lung while tearing trough her back and shoulder. However, despite her casualties, she remains calm until the attack ended and resumed in treating her patients. Due to the pain and loss of blood, she collapsed and was evacuated to Britain where Rachel Pratt underwent surgery and convalescence. This event appeared in a number of Australian newspapers, including The West Australia. For her courage and bravery, she was promoted to rank of sister and awarded the Military Medal, being one of seven Australian nurses to receive this medal for bravery under fire.
Eventually, Rachel Pratt returned to her duty and nursed patients until the end of the war and in October 1918, she returned to Melbourne. Consequently, she was marred by chronic bronchitis as the shrapnel was still trapped in her lung. In 1927, Rachel Pratt established a rest home as she became troubled by her poor health and loneliness. The home was sold in the mid-1930s and she later travelled to England for holiday in 1937. Rachel Pratt was declared totally and permanently incapacitated (TPI) in 1947 and received full pension for this. Unfortunately, she died from Cerebral Thrombosis, Hypertensive Heart Disease and Chronic Bronchitis at 4:30am March 23 1954, aged 79 at the Repatriation General Hospital, Heidelberg, never being married. Her medals are now currently in the Hall of Valour at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra.
References
Australian Nurses in World War 1 2013, accessed 5 May 2015, <https://www.awm.gov.au/sites/default/files/pratt.pdf>.Biography - Rachel Pratt n.d., Australia Dictionary of Biography, accessed 4 May 2015, <http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/pratt-rachel-8099>.
Rachel Pratt n.d., Australian War Memorial, accessed 5 May 2015, <https://www.awm.gov.au/sites/default/files/pratt.pdf>.
Rachel Pratt n.d., National Archives of Australia, accessed 28 April 2015, <http://discoveringanzacs.naa.gov.au/browse/person/281501>.
Images:
A studio portrait of Sister Rachael Pratt taken in about 1918. 1918, Photograph, National Archives of Australia, accessed 4 May 2015, <http://discoveringanzacs.naa.gov.au/browse/gallery/11859>.Sister Rachel Pratt n.d., Photograph, Dartmoor District Museum, accessed 5 May 2015, <https://dartmoordistrictmuseum.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/img013-e1347795580987.jpg>.
Sister Pratt’s medal group n.d., Photograph, Australian War Memorial, accessed 5 May 2015, <https://www.awm.gov.au/sites/default/files/pratt.pdf>.
ANZAC Assignment Reflection
What have I learned by being involved in this project? Has being involved in this project changed how I think about ANZAC Day? How? Why?
I have learned many things throughout this project. I have learned a bit about the background of an army nurse, as they are not mentioned as frequently as soldiers are. It made me realise the sacrifices and hardships suffered by those who were involved in the war. It was fascinating to know other events that happened during the war apart from the fighting. Furthermore, I learned about the stories of many other ANZACs who are related to me peers which I found extremely intriguing and remarkable. I also discovered how my classmates spent ANZAC Day to get an idea of how ANZAC Day is commemorated in our community. When we had the class discussion on the ways our community celebrated ANZAC Day, I learned even more on what happens around Adelaide and the different events and traditions. Additionally, I was challenged to think about how ANZAC Day is significant 100 years on. I never thought about this question, as my family does not really celebrate this day, meaning I was oblivious to what was happening amongst our communities. When we discussed this topic in class, it gave me new and different perspectives to what people around Australia believe is happening to ANZAC Day. This project has definitely altered my viewpoint on ANZAC Day as the class discussion about how ANZAC Day is significant 100 years on. It made me realise how their are debates regarding ANZAC Day and how it is becoming increasingly commercialised. However, it has not changed my perspective on respecting those who were part of the war as to me, we should all be grateful to them.